Ukraine faces attacks as U.S. aid stalls
Ukraine says a Russian attack on two of its largest cities has left four people dead. George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the current state of the war.
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Russia hits Kyiv and Kharkiv with airstrikes
Russian airstrikes in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv killed at least four people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vladimir Putin had vowed to strengthen his attacks on Ukraine after a deadly attack on Belgorod, a Russian border city, on Saturday. CBS News' Ben Tracy has more.
Russia hammers Ukraine's 2 largest cities with hypersonic missiles
"Russia will answer for every life taken away," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russia launches a record 90 drone attacks over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would "intensify" its attacks on its neighbor.
Russia launches new wave of attacks in Ukraine
Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine on Sunday, in apparent retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack against Belgorod, Russia, the day before. At least 20 people in Ukraine were injured.
The fight for Ukraine: 2023 witnesses a war of attrition
Nearly two years after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine and tried to solidify his hold on the Crimean Peninsula, Ukrainian and Russian forces have fought practically to a deadlock, with both sides doubling down. Correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the war that has been especially costly for Russia, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to press the United States and Western allies for support.
Shelling kills 21 in Russia's city of Belgorod, including 3 children
Russian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday's attack that killed 21 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod.
Biden urges lawmakers to approve Ukraine funding
President Biden, while vacationing in St. Croix, again asked Congress Saturday to approve a proposed supplemental aid package that would provide billions of dollars in funding to Ukraine and Israel. The bill has so far stalled over demands from Republicans that it include border security funding. Skyler Henry has the latest.
Chinese spy balloon used U.S. internet: report
U.S. intelligence officials have determined the Chinese spy balloon that flew over several states earlier this year used an American internet provider to send and receive messages mostly related to navigation, according to a new report. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry discussed the report and President Biden's response to Russia carrying out what Ukraine calls the "most massive aerial attack" of the war.
Russia carries out what Ukraine calls "most massive aerial attack" of war
With Ukraine's counteroffensive all but stalled, winter setting in and aid for Ukraine from its allies in some doubt, Moscow hit hard from the air.
Russia hits Ukraine with aerial attack
Russia launched dozens of missiles and a score of drones in a massive aerial attack on Ukraine overnight Friday, officials said. A Ukrainian Air Force commander called it the "most massive aerial attack" of the war. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has the latest.
Russia launches its largest air assault on Ukraine
Russia launched 122 missiles and numerous drones on cities across Ukraine Friday. Apartments, a shopping mall and a maternity hospital were among the locations struck. Ukraine said its air defense systems shot down most of the missiles and drones, but dozens of people were still killed. David Martin has the latest.
Ukrainian defenses in precarious spot
A Ukrainian attack on a Russian ship appears to have caused a massive explosion at a Crimea port in Kyiv's largest strike against Russia's navy in months. It's a morale boost for Ukraine, but it comes after a counteroffensive that has not gone to plan with money for the country's defenses running out. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the strike and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joined CBS News to discuss the state of the war.
Biden announces $250 million in additional military aid for Ukraine
The aid package will include arms and equipment, including air defense munitions, anti-armor munitions, ammunition for high mobility artillery rocket systems, and more than 15 million rounds of small arms ammunition
Wars abroad dominate 2023 U.S. foreign policy
Geopolitics took center stage in 2023 with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the continuation of the war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, senior vice president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss how the year's major global events impacted U.S. foreign affairs.
Biden unveils final 2023 Ukraine aid package
The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains where the money is coming from and how it will help the nation in its war with Russia.
Day after Ukraine hits Russian warship, Russian attacks knock out power in Kherson
Targeting energy infrastructure was a Russian tactic last winter, when it tried to break Ukrainians' spirit by denying them heating and running water.
Top Netanyahu aide meets with Biden officials
A member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet met with several Biden administration officials in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. The meeting came after a call between President Biden and Netanyahu on Saturday during which Mr. Biden emphasized the need to protect civilian lives in Gaza. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
White House concerned over Ukraine funding
The White House is pushing for Congress to approve a foreign aid package for Ukraine as soon as lawmakers return in January, but Republicans are still demanding immigration reform before any more money is sent. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
Ukraine says it shot down 3 Russian fighter jets
Ukrainian officials reported Friday that their military shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets on Friday.
Biden signs executive order targeting Russian defense industry
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How overseas conflicts impact U.S. economy
Two wars overseas and growing tensions with Russia and China are prompting top U.S. military contractors to boost production. Bill Hartung, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the state of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Congress wraps up 2023 without achieving much
2023 in Washington, D.C., can be summarized just as much by what didn't happen -- as by what did. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "America Decides" to recap Capitol Hill's year of chaos and inaction and to preview lawmakers' busy January schedule.
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